Ómodosz

Omodos Essentials

Omodos is a historical wine-producing village in the Troödos Mountains, defined by its traditional stone architecture and central cobblestone square. The village is home to the Monastery of the Holy Cross, which preserves significant religious relics. Visitors can explore the region's viticulture heritage through medieval wine presses and modern estates like Oinou Ye. Local museums and hidden EOKA sites offer insight into rural Cypriot life and the 20th-century struggle for independence.

Omodos Village

Omodos is a village in the Troödos Mountains of Cyprus. It is also located in the Limassol District of Cyprus and is 80 kilometers from the…

Monastery of Stavros

One of Cyprus's oldest religious sites, this monastery features ornate wood carvings and houses significant relics, including a fragment of the Holy Cross and the Holy Rope.

Wine Press

A restored medieval wine press, known locally as a Linos, showcasing the traditional tools and large wooden beams used for centuries in Omodos's viticulture.

Ecclesiastical Treasury

Housed within the Monastery of the Holy Cross, this museum displays a collection of Byzantine icons, silver-bound gospels, and intricate religious vestments.

EOKA Hideout 1955-59

A historical site used by local fighters during the struggle for independence from British rule, featuring hidden underground rooms and artifacts from the 1955-1959 period.

Socrates Traditional House

A restored private residence functioning as a museum, displaying traditional furniture, hand-woven textiles, and everyday household items from Omodos’s past.

Ktima Gerolemo

A modern winery and vineyard located on the outskirts of the village, offering guided tours and tastings of local varieties like Xynisteri and Maratheftiko.

Oinou Ye

A contemporary winery featuring state-of-the-art production facilities, a tasting room with panoramic mountain views, and a restaurant focused on regional pairings.

E.O.K.A. 1955-1959

A memorial dedicated to the local residents who participated in the Cypriot struggle for independence between 1955 and 1959.